4 La Fonda chairs – Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller editor, set of 4 armchairs “DAL“, known as “1730-1”, or “La Fonda“.

• White lacquered cast aluminum base, fiberglass shell, cream synthetic upholstery. 1960s edition.
• H 75 CM X D 55 CM X W 64 CM
• H sitting 50 CM.
• Slight variation of colors on the seats and backrests due to U.V. (normal wear), very good structural condition.
• Price for the lot, indivisible.

The “La Fonda” series

Designed in 1961 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, the « La Fonda » designer chair series is part of Alexander Girard’s project for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant, in the Time-Life Building in New York.

This program marks a significant evolution in the Eames’ work. To meet the site’s constraints, Girard wanted seating lower than the tables, preserving spatial legibility and visual flow. The Eames then developed a specific shell paired with a new central base.

The « La Fonda » range includes several variants — armchairs, chairs, and tables — produced in the early 1960s. Originally designed for professional use, it was later added to the Herman Miller catalog and distributed more widely.

These models are distinguished by their fiberglass shell, integrated upholstery, and sculptural cast aluminum base, characteristic of modernist American design.